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Aidan Miller Still Not Swinging a Bat
Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller (back) has yet to swing a bat as he recovers from a lingering back injury, although manager Rob Thomson said on Tuesday that Miller's activities have increased, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Miller, who is considered the No. 9 overall shortstop prospect, started the 2026 season on the injured list at Triple-A Lehigh Valley due to a back injury that he's dealt with since last fall. The Phillies aren't going to rush the 21-year-old top prospect, especially after he was unable to play at all during spring training. The former 27th overall pick in 2023 hit .264/.392/.433 with an .825 OPS, 14 home runs, 42 RBI, 82 runs scored, and 59 stolen bases in 116 games with Double-A Reading and Lehigh Valley in 2025. Miller is currently blocked at the big-league level at shortstop by Trea Turner, but the Phillies will find a spot for him, potentially at third or second, when he's ready. At the rate he's going with his back rehab, Miller might not be a candidate to make his MLB debut in Philly until the second half of 2026.
Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki
Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki
